Run the Mosaics set June 14

The West Texas Running Club and Levelland Main Street Program are continuing their partnership by hosting Run the Mosaics honoring Bobby Birdsong June 14.There will be a one-mile fun run, a two-mile race and a 10k race.

Annual Juneteenth celebration set June 13-14

An annual tradition for community members to enjoy each other’s company, the 35th Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 13 and 14 at the L.G. Griffin Park located in Levelland.

Gov. Abbott celebrates promises kept during legislative session

AUSTIN — On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the successful slate of conservative, pro-growth legislation passed in the 89th Legislative Session, keeping the promises made to Texans during his 2025 State of the State Address.

What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire

LUBBOCK — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage.

HCSO Report

5/28/25–HOCKLEYCOUNTYDeputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Chickadee Road in reference to criminal mischief.5/26/25 – SUNDOWNA deputy was dispatched to Sundown in reference to a disturbance. A report number was generated.

Levelland Police Report

5/29/25 – 1800 block of 9th StreetOfficers responded to a call for a domestic disturbance. One adult female was arrested for an outstanding warrant. A report was generated.5/28/25 – 600 block of 13th Street – 2:03 P.M.An officer was on patrol when they observed a white vehicle with expired tags.

Lawmakers reach $20 billion deal aimed toward water crisis

Texas lawmakers reached a deal this week, passing a sweeping plan to invest billions into the state’s fragile water infrastructure and future water supply over the next 20 years, ending months of tense, back door negotiations.

May state sales tax revenue totals announced

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.2 billion in May, 4.7 percent more than in May 2024. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.

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